Community news briefs for June 22, 2000

Thursday, June 22, 2000 | 9:44 a.m.

Library event will focus on police

In conjunction with the Metro Police Art Exhibit, Metro Day will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

The day's events focus on Metro's partnerships with the community.

Events will include demonstrations, exhibits and presentations from a variety of details including Crime Prevention, Recruitment, CRAVE, Patrol and Traffic. A four-part video history of the department will premiere. For more information, call 229-3394.

Mission Hills Park opening scheduled

The Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the opening of Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Hills Drive, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The park, at the corner of College Avenue and Mission Drive, includes an interactive water play area and water play sculptures, lighted baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts, picnic areas, a tot lot and playground.

It is accessible to the disabled. For more information call 565-4264.

Celebrity event will benefit drug program

The anti-drug program D.A.R.E. is holding its third annual celebrity golf tournament Sunday at the Desert Rose Golf Course. Funds raised by the tournament will benefit the D.A.R.E. program in Clark County.

Those who do not wish to golf can participate in the silent and live auctions and prize raffle. For more information or to place bids in advance, call Loren at 696-1164 days, 228-9735 nights and weekends. For information on the tournament, call 739-9933.

Mediators seeking community nominations

Mediators of Southern Nevada is seeking nominations for the 2000 Peacemaker of the Year award.

People who bring peace and harmony to their families, their community or affiliation group may be nominated. Winners will be honored at the Peacemaker Dinner Sept. 19. Call 631-2790.

History center sets longer hours

The Nevada Test Site History Center is expanding its hours to noon-4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. It is free of charge.

The Nevada Test Site History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is located at 2621 Losee Road, Building B-3 in North Las Vegas. For more information, call 317-0775.

KidzMania 2000

KidzMania 2000, a family expo and fun fair, will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Cashman Center. The event will include Big Wheel races, a petting zoo, basketball shootout, daddy diaper derby and other activities. Admission is free for children, $6 for adults. Call 233-8388.

Class reunion

The Chaparral High School Class of 1980 will celebrate its class reunion July 7-9. For more information, contact Joyce McPherson at 898-0943 or e-mail MAINEVEGAN@ aol.com or contact Kay Mangarella at KayLux1862@ aol.com or Auburne Gailagher at (254) 791-0155 or Officer61@aol.com.

Computer class

A beginning computer class will be offered 6 p.m. Wednesday at the North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive. For more information, call Kathleen Hanselmann at 633-1070.